About Presbytis melalophos (Raffles, 1821)
Taxonomic Classification
The black-crested Sumatran langur, with the scientific name Presbytis melalophos (Raffles, 1821), is a primate species belonging to the family Cercopithecidae.
Native Distribution
It is endemic to Sumatra, Indonesia, and its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.
Conservation Threat
This species is currently threatened by habitat loss.
Previous Taxonomic Classification
Previously, the black Sumatran langur, black-and-white langur, Sarawak surili, Raffles' banded langur, and mitered langur were all classified as subspecies of P. melalophos.
Habitat and Range
As a forest-dwelling animal, the black-crested Sumatran langur is native to Sumatra and several neighboring islands.
Habitat Loss Rate
Between 2000 and 2012, the species lost an estimated 62% of its forest habitat.
